Friday
Assignment Fifteen
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Assignment Fourteen
Video Short ...
- I plan to use fading pictures of the women from this semester of the ministry to share a tiny one line about their personal story (wife, mom, friend, etc.)
- I plan to make sure to use the scripture about where two or more are gathered as the connection of all the purposes of the ministry
- I plan to use the song "Oh How He Loves Us"by the David Crowder Band in order to connect the viewers to the concept of God's love as well as illustrate how much He loves these women
Assignment Thirteen
Well, What is essentially left for me to do is WRITE!
I have been collecting data and doing interviews and observations for the entire semester, so now it is time to get all of that data out of my computer and into the binder and begin organizing it. I have to take the time to plan it out ...
The writing is freaking my out a bit ... I have my thesis because that was the basis of the project, but I do not feel like I have totally formulated how to connect all of the pieces into one 15 page paper. I am working on an outline right now just to make the writing flow!
I have been collecting data and doing interviews and observations for the entire semester, so now it is time to get all of that data out of my computer and into the binder and begin organizing it. I have to take the time to plan it out ...
The writing is freaking my out a bit ... I have my thesis because that was the basis of the project, but I do not feel like I have totally formulated how to connect all of the pieces into one 15 page paper. I am working on an outline right now just to make the writing flow!
Assignment Eleven
Make a list of archival materials relevant to your study:
The materials relevant to my project:
The materials relevant to my project:
- The Bible: As a resource for structure of a ministry and thought development
- The Studies: Information on the studies that were offered this semester
Assignment Ten
Lives on the Boundary ...
The big ideas I liked ...
I like the big idea that culture is a part of education. I think that is missed in a lot of ways, that the barriers those face that are culturally different deeply impact their educational experience in the United States. Being different is already difficult enough, but when your language, beliefs, and family are also different it can be quite challenging to excel in school. I appreciated the idea that people just need to make an effort to understand one another; I think this goes beyond this book and the education system and is applicable to people in general!
Enjoyable to read?
I thought this was enjoyable to read ... It was a tough subject, but still it was written in a way that drew me in. I was interested in what the author had to say, and I felt like I could see his research and processes throughout the text. It was not, however, an easy or uplifting read! I found myself having to go back over sections to make sure I grasped the context.
The big ideas I liked ...
I like the big idea that culture is a part of education. I think that is missed in a lot of ways, that the barriers those face that are culturally different deeply impact their educational experience in the United States. Being different is already difficult enough, but when your language, beliefs, and family are also different it can be quite challenging to excel in school. I appreciated the idea that people just need to make an effort to understand one another; I think this goes beyond this book and the education system and is applicable to people in general!
Enjoyable to read?
I thought this was enjoyable to read ... It was a tough subject, but still it was written in a way that drew me in. I was interested in what the author had to say, and I felt like I could see his research and processes throughout the text. It was not, however, an easy or uplifting read! I found myself having to go back over sections to make sure I grasped the context.
Thursday
Assignment Nine
So ironically, most of the online communities that exist around Women's Ministries are based on the ministry activities of one specific church. I am sure with some really deep digging there are some support groups, but I think because of the sensitive nature of the information that happens in small groups it is not easy to share online.
So, being the crafty person I am ... I made one of my own:
www.hopeparkwomen.weebly.com
After building it, I rolled it our publicly on Wednesday 10/12/11 ... on 10/13/2011 the site had 175 unique visitors. All of the prayer requests posted on the prayer page have been sent in via the contact form since that opening.
In terms of access, it gives me the ability to observe the participants and people they are referring to the site outside of sessions. It does help me know their needs more, something that benefits this study but also my ability to be there for them!
So, being the crafty person I am ... I made one of my own:
www.hopeparkwomen.weebly.com
After building it, I rolled it our publicly on Wednesday 10/12/11 ... on 10/13/2011 the site had 175 unique visitors. All of the prayer requests posted on the prayer page have been sent in via the contact form since that opening.
In terms of access, it gives me the ability to observe the participants and people they are referring to the site outside of sessions. It does help me know their needs more, something that benefits this study but also my ability to be there for them!
Assignment Eight
I am studying the culture of a women's bible study.
There are some simple terms, and some specific to this group.
Women's Ministry: A group of women from all ages that come together on a regular basis for friendship building and growing closer to God.
God: The creator of the earth, the father to all mankind, and the one and only that desires a close relationship with us.
Bible: A book that is the word of God
Study: A book that is written to study the Bible and God, specifically in this case for women.
Group: The small group of women that come together to read the study together and build friendships.
Facilitator: The person(s) that are facilitating the small group and leading the conversation to focus on the study.
Leader: The person(s) in charge of the ministry operations overall, and supporting the Facilitators.
The Onion: The large group room where all of the small groups come together at the start of the time together.
I am so positive this is going to be a running list of terms!!!!
There are some simple terms, and some specific to this group.
Women's Ministry: A group of women from all ages that come together on a regular basis for friendship building and growing closer to God.
God: The creator of the earth, the father to all mankind, and the one and only that desires a close relationship with us.
Bible: A book that is the word of God
Study: A book that is written to study the Bible and God, specifically in this case for women.
Group: The small group of women that come together to read the study together and build friendships.
Facilitator: The person(s) that are facilitating the small group and leading the conversation to focus on the study.
Leader: The person(s) in charge of the ministry operations overall, and supporting the Facilitators.
The Onion: The large group room where all of the small groups come together at the start of the time together.
I am so positive this is going to be a running list of terms!!!!
Monday
Tuesday
Assignment Four
For the week of September 12-16: Study very informally and very briefly a culture immediate to you. Use whatever means you want to gather and record information. This culture might be your family, dorm floor, cohort, etc. Or it might be the same culture that you used to practice taking field notes. On your blog, write a micro-ethnographic account about your chosen culture. Focus carefully on one small part that seems important. Some parts/categories you might consider are things like dress, unique language, habits, etc.
I am a leader in the Women's Ministry at our church, HopePark. Before you immediately think that makes me very high and nightly spiritual, please know I am pretty much the opposite, and I do what I do to show other women you do not have to fit a mold to have good friendships and a relationship with God!
So part of my roll is encouraging the facilitators of classes. I host meals in my house, mainly, to talk and open up. I had such an event last week, where 8 women came over and I cooked for them and we spent the evening talking and connecting before our fall semester of classes begin. I took this project and what we have been learning in class and applied it to this event where I studied our dynamic/culture.
The group of 9 of us shared a casual meal, with good food and laughter. We talked about specific needs/situations that occurred at our recent women's retreat as this group prepared to begin facilitating classes in a few weeks. These particular 7 women are an interesting group, prior to the women's retreat none of them have ever lead a group. The have created a definite cohort, they speak in a supporting tone with each other at all times. An example of this, when one says I do not think I can do this, the others encourage her even though they feel the same way.
Different that general conversation with others, God and His influence on situations is of high importance. The group elected to pray together at the end of the night and share a connecting moment together. The event ended the same as usual dinner parties break up, but with a promise to see each other again soon for their shared event of Women't Ministry.
I am a leader in the Women's Ministry at our church, HopePark. Before you immediately think that makes me very high and nightly spiritual, please know I am pretty much the opposite, and I do what I do to show other women you do not have to fit a mold to have good friendships and a relationship with God!
So part of my roll is encouraging the facilitators of classes. I host meals in my house, mainly, to talk and open up. I had such an event last week, where 8 women came over and I cooked for them and we spent the evening talking and connecting before our fall semester of classes begin. I took this project and what we have been learning in class and applied it to this event where I studied our dynamic/culture.
The group of 9 of us shared a casual meal, with good food and laughter. We talked about specific needs/situations that occurred at our recent women's retreat as this group prepared to begin facilitating classes in a few weeks. These particular 7 women are an interesting group, prior to the women's retreat none of them have ever lead a group. The have created a definite cohort, they speak in a supporting tone with each other at all times. An example of this, when one says I do not think I can do this, the others encourage her even though they feel the same way.
Different that general conversation with others, God and His influence on situations is of high importance. The group elected to pray together at the end of the night and share a connecting moment together. The event ended the same as usual dinner parties break up, but with a promise to see each other again soon for their shared event of Women't Ministry.
My Ethnographic Study
I am bouncing between one or two idea ...
My husband and I are adopting. We have our home student tomorrow morning at 10:30 (I cannot believe it!!) and we are so thrilled ... so really I know my heart would like to do a study regarding the culture around adoption. However, this is a tricky one because most people prefer for this to be a closed situation, only open to friends and family. We are approaching it widely, however I am not sure what kind of response I would get.
My second thought is an observation of the 30-something demographic of Belmont student life. I would like to use the "campus life" as my location: Bongo, Curb, etc. It is a narrow arena, there is not a comparable group in relation to undergraduate students. I would like to dig into what the 30-something student gets from their involvement with Belmont educationally as well as "campus life", and compare that to the mission and goals of the university.
I think I am going to attempt the latter, simply because the information will be more readily available.
My husband and I are adopting. We have our home student tomorrow morning at 10:30 (I cannot believe it!!) and we are so thrilled ... so really I know my heart would like to do a study regarding the culture around adoption. However, this is a tricky one because most people prefer for this to be a closed situation, only open to friends and family. We are approaching it widely, however I am not sure what kind of response I would get.
My second thought is an observation of the 30-something demographic of Belmont student life. I would like to use the "campus life" as my location: Bongo, Curb, etc. It is a narrow arena, there is not a comparable group in relation to undergraduate students. I would like to dig into what the 30-something student gets from their involvement with Belmont educationally as well as "campus life", and compare that to the mission and goals of the university.
I think I am going to attempt the latter, simply because the information will be more readily available.
Monday
Assignment Two
For Monday, August 29, I'd like you to find a YouTube video in which you can identify at least two distinctive Discourses. Embed the video on your blog. Then, characterize (in some writing) the different Discourses you see. Are they in alignment? Do they collide? Do they create humor? Something else?
"Perfect Strangers" is a great example of an entire show based on Discourses. Balki of Mepos is the foreign character, with an entirely different identity to everyone in the show! He is ethnically, culturally, racial, socially, and physically different than everyone else. Larry Appleton is the stereotypical american with all american ways .. and the entire show is set around the comical differences of these people ... They express the discourses in their own identities as being "Perfect Strangers!"
"Perfect Strangers" is a great example of an entire show based on Discourses. Balki of Mepos is the foreign character, with an entirely different identity to everyone in the show! He is ethnically, culturally, racial, socially, and physically different than everyone else. Larry Appleton is the stereotypical american with all american ways .. and the entire show is set around the comical differences of these people ... They express the discourses in their own identities as being "Perfect Strangers!"
Friday
Assignment One ...
For Friday, August 26, I'd like you to write about this topic: What were you taught NEVER to do as a writer? Come up with about two or three such mandates, and write some of your reflections about each one. Was this rule a good one? Are there sound reasons for it? Are there times when you can/should ignore it?
My first degree is in communications, so writing is something I enjoy. A few things I was taught never to do ...
My first degree is in communications, so writing is something I enjoy. A few things I was taught never to do ...
- Use a double Negative.
There really is never a time this is a good thing to do! And example would be: I did not get no ice cream with dinner. EH! Another example would be more of a verbal sentence than written, such as, The Sounds did not win the game against the Braves, no they did not!
- Structure an incomplete sentence (subject/noun/verb/predicate)
I was taught structure was everything, and i remember deeply enjoying labeling and diagraming sentences in grade school (wow, I just admitted that!).
- Use I and me interchangeably.
I alway have to think about this one as I write. The premise is that when you take one out, the sentence should still make sense ... Chad and I are married. (I am married) not Chad and me are married. (me is married.)
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